Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 9,702 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Swift.


0.00
Leeds United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.57
Garry Telfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Mike Winterburn manages to gather it easily.
9.57
Tim Newton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Green. Omer Green makes a pass forward but Nwankwo Dublin is yards offside!
12.35
Garry Telfer passes the ball forward to Bakary Kaiser. Bakary Kaiser rushes past Stuart Smith! Bakary Kaiser comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
14.39
Tim Newton knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
15.24
Del Whelan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Newton. Tim Newton shoots from outside the area. Malte Jung gets down and covers it.
18.40
Stuart Smith runs forward with the ball. With vision, Stuart Smith picks a pass forward to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.09
Tim Newton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
27.11
Edmundo Carmona makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant threads the ball through into the box. Bakary Kaiser rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Mike Winterburn.
28.58
Remco Veldman takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Nwankwo Dublin jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
30.49
Sylvain Williamson knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.33
Under pressure, Edmundo Carmona clears the ball far upfield. Pablo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.51
Farid Capiaux kicks a strong pass forward to Remco Veldman. Remco Veldman passes the ball forward but Bakary Kaiser is offside!
40.31
Tim Newton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tim Newton plays a quick one-two with Jason Marr and rushes in on goal... Tim Newton strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.10
Omer Green makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Newton. Tim Newton advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Tim Newton provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bristol City start the second half!
47.38
Omer Green catches Remco Veldman on the ankles. The referee calls over Omer Green and warns him to calm down! Remco Veldman runs off the knock.
48.03
Omer Green takes it forward alone. Omer Green shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.00
Guillermo Diez hacks Graham Serrant from behind! The referee calls over Guillermo Diez and shows him a yellow card! Graham Serrant hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.52
Seeing Del Whelan's run, Jason Marr quickly throws the ball into his path. Del Whelan advances with the ball. Del Whelan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Marr but he's offside!
54.40
Farid Capiaux flicks a high pass forward. Remco Veldman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Remco Veldman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Torres. Juan Torres passes the ball forward but Graham Serrant is offside!
55.10
Linus Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Pablo Ramirez finds some space and shoots from distance but Mike Winterburn reads it well. Well saved!
71.38
Andre Marques threads the ball through to Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer plays the ball forward to Bakary Kaiser. Bakary Kaiser plays a one-two with Pablo Ramirez and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Bakary Kaiser provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.47
Stuart Smith makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.42
Edmundo Carmona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Kaiser. Bakary Kaiser knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Serrant. Some silky footwork from Graham Serrant provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Mike Winterburn reads it well. Excellent save!
85.16
With imagination, Farid Capiaux laces a through ball forward to Remco Veldman. Remco Veldman sees Garry Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Telfer finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.46
Graham Serrant comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Smith. Graham Serrant is shown the yellow card! Stuart Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.43
Stuart Smith decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Smith sees space and advances. Stuart Smith finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.4%
41.9%
29.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tim Newton of Leeds United

Match Ratings
1.Malte Jung (GK)
6
2.Farid Capiaux (DEF)
6
3.Andre Marques (DEF)
6
4.Edmundo Carmona (DEF)
6
5.Linus Lindemann (MID)
6
6.Pablo Ramirez (MID)
6
7.Remco Veldman (MID)
6
8.Garry Telfer (MID)
6
9.Juan Torres (ATT)
6
10.Graham Serrant (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Bakary Kaiser (ATT)
6
 
12.Vasco Oliveira (ATT)
0
13.Jonathan Giacchetta (MID)
0
14.Jose Fortes Marin (DEF)
0

1.Mike Winterburn (GK)
7
2.Guillermo Diez (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Sylvain Williamson (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Smith (DEF)goal scored
8
5.Marama Viera (DEF)
6
6.Del Whelan (MID)
6
7.Omer Green (MID)
6
8.Tim Newton (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Nwankwo Dublin (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jason Marr (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Gento (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Seth Riza (ATT)
0
13.Dale Eadie (DEF)
0
14.Tommy Thomson (MID)
0